Lords of the End Times arrives in Total War: WARHAMMER III on September 24. The DLC brings together Nagash, Thanquol, Boris Todbringer and the Glottkin, while Creative Assembly prepares a free update focused on the campaign's endgame. Visit the latest video game news for the next details.
Key points
- Lords of the End Times is announced for September 24 in Total War: WARHAMMER III.
- The DLC features four Legendary Lords: Nagash, Thanquol, Boris Todbringer and the Glottkin.
- A free update will add Neferata, rework the Vampire Counts and Archaon, and change endgame scenarios.
- The bundle containing the four Legendary Lords will receive an announced 15% discount, but no monetary price has been confirmed.
September 24 is the first concrete point of reference. Creative Assembly has not confirmed a monetary price, detailed edition, platform or launch time in the verified information. The announced release must therefore be distinguished from availability: the DLC has not launched yet.
Four Legendary Lords lead the announcement
Lords of the End Times is announced for September 24 as a Total War: WARHAMMER III DLC adding four Legendary Lords. The announcement also mentions new units and campaign features, without detailing the exact composition of each army.
The accompanying free update extends beyond a simple patch. It is expected to add Neferata, rework the Vampire Counts and Archaon, refresh certain endgame scenarios and update victory conditions.
September 24 is the only confirmed milestone
The September 24 date is the only confirmed release milestone in the official announcement. No other dated step is documented, ruling out a precise launch time, a pre-order date or a detailed schedule for upcoming updates.
The release date is therefore not yet a complete purchasing guide. The standard price, the discount applied to each version and the platforms involved still need to be checked on the relevant official pages.
The announced bundle combines the four lords with a 15% discount, while individual purchases will remain possible. Because no amount has been provided, a serious comparison between editions is not yet possible.
The free update could reshape existing campaigns
Nagash naturally draws attention, but the pack also includes Thanquol, Boris Todbringer and the Glottkin. Their different approaches may broaden the appeal of the DLC, although the studio has not supplied enough detail to assess their balance.
Neferata, the Vampire Counts rework and the Archaon rework give the free update a wider scope. New endgame scenarios and revised victory conditions could change the pace and planning of existing campaigns.
Paid lords, free campaign changes
The announcement goes beyond a simple character pack. In previous Total War: WARHAMMER III developments, lasting interest often depends on how new factions fit into the map and objectives. That comparison remains cautious because no equivalent details are available for an earlier version of this DLC. The current promise rests on four paid lords paired with a free endgame overhaul.
For players, the decision will depend mainly on the price and the depth of the campaign changes. The bundle receives a 15% discount, but no price has been announced. Fans of the Vampire Counts or Archaon have a reason to follow the free update even without buying the pack. According to the announcement, purchasing any content from the pack should also grant access to Immortal Empires without owning a Total War: WARHAMMER game.
This detail broadens the potential audience, including players who follow the series without having built up the entire collection. The absence of a confirmed price and platforms nevertheless prevents a purchase recommendation at this stage.
Platforms and co-op details are still missing
The verified information confirms neither the platforms, nor the co-op arrangements, nor the technical requirements. Lords of the End Times is described as a Total War: WARHAMMER III DLC, but there is no support for adding a console version, cross-platform play or a specific co-op feature.
Purchasing, regional and currency details will need to come from the relevant official pages before any decision is made. To place the announcement in the site's wider ecosystem, visit the news section and our gaming articles. The information may evolve as Creative Assembly provides more details.
Price and rework depth will decide its value
The first unresolved issue is the balance between the four lords. The second is the actual scope of the Archaon and Vampire Counts reworks. Without detailed notes, it is impossible to know whether the update will significantly change the campaigns or remain focused.
Price is the other immediate unknown. The 15% discount is confirmed for the bundle, but its reference amount is not. Individual purchases are announced without a separate price, so an honest comparison must wait for the official listings.
Creative Assembly's announcement, published on August 13, remains the strongest basis for following the news. The Steam announcement repeats the September 24 date. Both pages will need to be supplemented with sales details once they are confirmed.
Before September 24
- What price will be offered for the bundle and each lord? This will make it possible to assess the pack's value against individual purchases.
- How extensive will the Vampire Counts and Archaon reworks be? Their impact will show whether the free update genuinely refreshes the campaigns.
- Will the platforms and co-op arrangements be specified before September 24? This matters to players organizing campaigns with others.
Frequently asked questions
What will the free update add?
It is expected to add Neferata, rework the Vampire Counts and Archaon, and change certain endgame scenarios.
When is Lords of the End Times coming out?
The DLC is announced for September 24. No launch time is confirmed in the verified information.
Which Legendary Lords are included?
The pack will bring Nagash, Thanquol, Boris Todbringer and the Glottkin, along with new units and campaign features.
What details are still unknown?
Prices, platforms, editions and balancing details remain to be confirmed in Creative Assembly's announcement and the dedicated Steam page.
Lords of the End Times therefore has a confirmed date, four identified lords and an ambitious free update on paper. September 24 will reveal whether the paid content and the broader evolution of Immortal Empires justify the announcement's promise. Until then, Creative Assembly's next details remain decisive.
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Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- community.creative-assembly.com: Creative Assembly — official DLC Overview published on 2026-08-13: confirms the September 24 release of Lords of the End Times, the four Legendary Lords, the free update and the bundle's 15% discount.
- steamcommunity.com: Steam Community — official Total War: WARHAMMER III announcement dated 2026-08-13: the title confirms that Lords of the End Times is coming on September 24. The detailed page could not be opened independently.
